Go Under the Sea with us this April!
Horizon Rising Stars is thrilled to be coming back for a second season. In April, we’ll be going under the sea as we bring Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. to Ypsilanti! Join us April 11, 12, & 13, 2025 for a magical weekend of performances!
Journey "under the sea" with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr. In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins — behind and live in the world above. But first, she'll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she's the girl whose enchanting voice he's been seeking.
DATES: April 11 & 12 at 7 p.m. and April 12 & 13 at 1 p.m.
LOCATION: Riverside Arts Center, 76 N. Huron St. Ypsilanti
TICKETS: Regular Admission: $20, Students/Seniors: $18
Tickets can be purchased a horizonpa.yapsody.com.
CAST:
ARIEL: Lizzie Selden
PRINCE ERIC: Sam Gruber
SEBASTIAN: Michael Radesky
FLOUNDER: Ellen Gruber
KING TRITON: Rowan Wenger
URSULA: Lucy LeRoy
FLOTSAM: Azalea Wilkes-Krier
JETSAM: Camille Wenger
SCUTTLE: Emmy DiPatrizio
AQUATA/PRINCESS: Arianna Berlongieri
ANDRINA/PRINCESS: Haylee Meloche
ARISTA/PRINCESS: Charlotte Teall-Beaver
ATINA/PRINCESS: Nora Roycroft
ADELLA/PRINCESS: Anna Evanchek
ALLANA/PRINCESS: Chiara Genteel
GRIMSBY: Olivia Hardcastle
CHEF LOUIS: Sloane Jackson
CARLOTTA: Aria Adams
PILOT: Jomiloju Wayas
GULL 1/FEATURED DANCER: Haylee Burton
GULL 2/FEATURED DANCER: Willa Hladky
GULL 3/FEATURED DANCER: Maddox Rice
ENSEMBLE:
Theo Berlongieri
Capri Boyd
Corinne Dobson
Audre Doss
Josie Evanchek
Emily Fillion
Logan Howard
Alana Jefferson
Mina Jefferson
Norah Krauss
Willa Krauss
Owen LeRoy
Kaylee Mammel
Tesslyn McAllister
Cameron McAllister
Dagny McVeigh
Macie Merkling
Molly Mural
Ellery Perry
Amelia Roycroft
Maggie Trevisan
Muse Wilkes-Krier
PRODUCTION STAFF:
DIRECTOR/PRODUCER: Brynn Arnall
MUSIC DIRECTOR: Michelle Smith
CHOREOGRAPHER: Kelly White
CO-PRODUCER: Danielle Ferguson
LIGHT DESIGN: Jack Tabor
SOUND DESIGN: TBD
Theatre designed specifically for young performers!
Horizon Rising Stars (HRS) was founded in January 2024 as an inclusive and welcoming space for youth performers. In April 2024, our inaugural production of James and the Giant Peach Jr. graced the stage at Riverside Arts Center and welcomed over 35 performers to our program. HRS will provide programming for individuals 18 and younger who want to engage in the performing arts and find ways to develop their theatre skills in a safe and welcoming environment. Following our mission statement, we will provide a space that is inclusive, inventive, and encouraging for those who may be new to theatre, as well as those who are experienced. We will open our doors specifically to those in this age group who are looking for additional performance opportunities outside of their school groups and provide an introductory experience to the adult and community theatre world.
